Course Curriculum

Lesson 01 Introduction to Mental Health 00:25:00
Lesson 02 Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders 00:22:00
Lesson 03 Stress and Anxiety Disorders 00:25:00
Lesson 04 Schizophrenia 00:25:00
Lesson 05 Personality Disorders 00:25:00
Lesson 06 Mood Disorders 00:24:00
Lesson 07 Eating and Sleeping Disorders 00:25:00
Lesson 08 Self-Harm and Suicide 00:20:00
Lesson 09 Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness 00:20:00
Lesson 10 Social Attitudes To Mental Illness 00:15:00
Lesson 11 Mental Health Legislation and Services 00:20:00
Lesson 12 Mental Health In The Workplace 00:24:00
Mock Exam – Mental Health Awareness Certificate 00:20:00
Final Exam – Mental Health Awareness Certificate 00:20:00

Overview

Mental Health Awareness matters to almost everyone, whether it’s a friend, a colleague, or a family member who has been through a hard time. Understanding mental health properly helps you spot problems early and support people in the right way.

This Mental Health Awareness course starts with a clear introduction to mental health, then explores childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders, stress and anxiety disorders, and conditions such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. You’ll also cover mood disorders, eating and sleeping disorders, and the sensitive topics of self-harm and suicide, handled with care throughout.

You’ll learn how mental health conditions are treated using medication and therapy, and explore how social attitudes towards mental illness are changing. The course also covers UK mental health legislation and services, along with how mental health affects people in the workplace, giving you a well-rounded, practical understanding.

Whether you’re supporting a team, working in care, or simply want to understand mental health better, this course gives you the accredited knowledge to make a real difference.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the characteristics of good mental health and how to recognise early warning signs
  • Identify psychiatric disorders affecting children and adolescents
  • Understand the causes and effects of stress, anxiety, and mood disorders
  • Recognise the signs of schizophrenia, personality disorders, and eating and sleeping disorders
  • Understand how medication and therapy are used to treat mental health conditions
  • Explain how social attitudes and UK legislation shape support for people with mental illness
  • Apply your understanding of mental health to support colleagues and teams in the workplace

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Mental Health Awareness Course to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Mental Health Awareness Course
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Mental Health Awareness Course as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like— 
      • Drop Down Menu
      • Drag and Drop
      • Flash Card
      • Label Graphic
      • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Mental Health Awareness Course course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Mental Health Awareness Course course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Mental Health Awareness Course course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Mental Health Awareness Course course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Mental Health Awareness Champion / First Aider

    Acts as a designated point of contact in workplaces or communities to recognise early signs of mental health issues and signpost colleagues or individuals to appropriate support.

    Salary: £23,000 – £31,000 per year (often an add-on responsibility)

  • Mental Health Support Worker

    Offers frontline emotional and practical support to people experiencing mental health difficulties in community, residential, or charity settings.

    Salary: £22,000 – £29,000 per year

  • Wellbeing Coordinator / Champion

    Promotes mental health awareness, organises training sessions, and supports wellbeing initiatives in workplaces, schools, or organisations.

    Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 per year

  • Care / Support Assistant (Mental Health Focus)

    Provides day-to-day care and encouragement to individuals in supported living, care homes, or recovery settings, applying awareness of mental health needs.

    Salary: £21,000 – £28,000 per year

  • HR Wellbeing Officer / People Support Role

    Supports employee mental health through policies, awareness programmes, and initial guidance on stress, anxiety, and workplace wellbeing.

    Salary: £26,000 – £37,000 per year

  • Community Mental Health Advocate / Peer Support Worker

    Raises awareness, offers peer guidance, and helps individuals access services in voluntary organisations or community mental health projects.

    Salary: £21,000 – £30,000 per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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